Principal Lawyer, Projects
- Get involved in large scale matters and projects
- An organisation that supports and encourages professional development
- Flexible workplace / Hybrid working
At V/Line we are committed to helping people get to where they want to go.Whether that’s getting our customers to their destination or our people to their dream career.With a diverse range of roles we have a passion for helping our people be their best.Let us get you there with free myki travel.
About the role
The Principal Lawyer, Projects will report to the General Counsel and have significant responsibility for effectively managing V/Line’s legal work and legal risks for Projects . This role will provide legal, commercial and contractual advice, in particular in relation to the Victoria’s Big Build and other inter-agency projects, construction, design and third-party contracts and inter- agency agreements.
Key accountabilities include:
- Liaising with relevant project delivery agencies and other key project stakeholders.
- Coordinating legal matters with V/Line’s outsourced legal providers.
- Providing advice in other areas of law, including general commercial and contractual matters, FOI, privacy, safety, environmental and property matters, administrative law and claims.
- Preparation of policies and precedents with aim of continuous improvement.
- Supporting the General Counsel in analysing and advising on legal, regulatory, and commercial issues and identification of legal risk.
- Advising the business on legal risks and provide guidance on best practice management of legal risks .
About you
You’ll join a dynamic team that work very closely together. Along with your skills and experience, your ability to form and maintain great working relationships makes you a strong candidate.
The ideal candidate:
- Has quality legal firm or in-house experience
- An understanding of Victorian government
- An ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a broader legal team
- Has strong interpersonal skills and leadership capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong contract interpretation and drafting skills
- Substantial legislative research and interpretation skills
- Demonstrates alignment to V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights
Qualifications
- Tertiary Qualifications in Law (essential)
- Current legal Practicing Certificate (essential)
What we can offer
Workplace flexibility
Personal Development
Commitment to culture
Inclusive environment
Career opportunities
Contribute to connecting Victorians
Free Myki travel
Paid Parental leave
A full position description will be made available to interviewees.
The salary for this position commences at $145,000 package – we are open to a confidential discussion about your experience and salary expectations. The selection process may include a probity check, qualification check, reference check and a behavioural event interview
We appreciate your continued interest in this role at V/Line. We will only be considering new applications.
If you would like more information about this position, please email talent@vline.com.au
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V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background . We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.